9/27/99
Dear Family,
Wow, thanks for the great fishing pictures! Looks like some L.T.M. action Grandpa! Huge, Huge, Gators. They are too big to be fish! I am glad that you don’t plan to tell too many people about your spot at Cree Lake. When I saw Mike and T suddenly I remembered. . . FAMUNDA!
(Clint sent a good batch of pictures with commentary)
This week we interviewed each missionary in the mission. We followed up on past goals, helped them set new goals, and reminded them of our Zone Conference Lesson. For our lesson Elder Folsom and I committed the mission to share at least one scripture from their morning reading each day with their companion and a member investigator. To remind them and show the effectiveness of doing this. We shared a different scripture with each missionary. One of us would write down the goals and the other would try to think of a scripture that would be good for them.
One of my favorite was one Elder Folsom shared with an Elder who was struggling with wanting to do less-active work, 3 Nephi 18: 32
32 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out of your synagogues, or your places of worship, for unto such shall ye continue to minister; for ye know not but what they will return and repent, and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them.
Each time we shared a scripture we did it with power and it increased all of our desire to be good and scriptural successful missionaries.
We signed a contract this week on the TA Khman House. Then after going over the information from SLC about incoming Elders I drew up a housing plan that will finish off housing needs until Feb 2000. The result of my planning was that we need one more house and then we can coast until Feb. We saw some today and hope to sign this week.
Elder Folsom and I have set some great goals for ourselves this month. We have a big assistant goal of completing the instruction packets for leadership positions in the mission. Everything has changed so much that they all need to be changed and updated. We hope to meet with Mayor of TA Khman as a pre-proselyting good will visit before we come 4 Elders strong next month.
We are studying each night the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
I have focused on two scriptures that I want to really work on spiritually to better. John 17:3 and D & C 121: 45-46.
John 17:3
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
D&C 121:45
45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
D&C 121:46
46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.
I also have a goal to finish the Khmae Book of Mormon. I am on 3 Nephi 17.
I had my bike overhauled today, new tires, and a chain, preparing myself for the burst into the proselyting seen. We do a half-day split with about 3 to 4 companionships each week. We get to have good contact with Elders and proselyte but not like having an area.
I was told in my Patriarchal Blessing to study the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and I found a great scripture that really summed it up.
D&C 132:32
32 Go ye, therefore, and do the works of Abraham; enter ye into my law and ye shall be saved.
I love my Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ. I love the scriptures, and to quote from them. I love my family.
Love your Son, Brother and Missionary,
Elder Rogers
Clint mission #38 10/5/98
Dear Family,
Is it really October?
Another Good week with Elder Brooking. Also another busy P-day. This letter may be somewhat short and a little sloppy as I am short on time. It is hard to find time even for journal writing as I am either worried about the next days plan or taking care of house stuff like locking doors, talking to the guard, or stuff. Today I tried hard to get all my house stuff and employees taken care of so that I don’t have to worry about anything Tues.- Sun. I like talking with them and taking care of these things it is just time.
Pres. called us in for a quick l hour meeting on Saturday. We went over the document about “Converts at Friend, calling, Nourishment with the Word”, talked about the roles of us as Elders, the Branch Presidency, and District Missionaries. We are trying to keep good retention of our converts. Also talked about having us as Elders only meet once a week with new members, and have the District Missionaries visit 1 or 2 more times. Saves us time and increased fellowship.
Elder Brooking and I had a good time and good success showing the seminary video about the life of Christ called: “To this end was I born”. It is the one we saw in San Diego as a family. We invited active members to come to our house and watch the video with their non member friends. It resulted in a younger brother of a member wanting to study about Jesus Christ, another non member agreed and came to church yesterday, and the Mom and Dad of an active member who were not members now know more about the church. The video is in English. There is more music and pictures than talk. Also we use the Khmae Bible to help us translate what they say. It is powerful! I especially like it when Christ enters the spirit world and the scene ends with someone giving Christ a hug. They learn about the life of Christ plus feel the Spirit. I think I get just as much out of it as the investigator. I especially like bearing testimony at the end, I especially help them try to remember the feelings they had as they see Christ enter the Spirit World with triumph after fulfilling his mission. Can’t help but not be touched. It strengthened my testimony. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and loves each of us.
I want you all to know I love you. Have a great week!
Love your Son, Brother, Missionary ,
Clint
Lisha and Bood- sorry I didn’t get you a return letter, Thanks again for the goood letters!!!!!